Jan 26, 2018 5:29 PM

The Cars We'll Be Driving (and Not Driving) in 2018

We discuss the latest in autonomous car tech, electric driving, and why China is the future of the auto industry.

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Tesla Says It’s Building a Wheelchair-Accessible Robotaxi

A Tesla representative at a DC hearing said the vehicle is “an active product being built.” But its timeline isn’t clear.

Aarian Marshall

When the Law Kills Your Electric Car Dealership

Dealers who invested in Polestar won’t be able to sell in the US next year after the federal government denied an authorization that would have allowed the company to avoid a Chinese tech ban.

Aarian Marshall

America’s Hot Hybrid Summer

Gas prices are up, and US car dealerships are full of hybrids. Customers are going for it.

Aarian Marshall

Free Waymo Rides in California? You Can Thank a Regulatory Quirk

A key delay from a state agency means robotaxi rides in the company’s new Ojai vehicle might be free for a few more months.

Aarian Marshall

How Trump Helped China Make America’s Cheapest EV

Slate is the latest automaker to transition to lower-cost batteries perfected in China, driven in part by the repeal of EV tax credits that required materials to be sourced domestically.

Aarian Marshall

Uber’s Autonomous Vehicle Strategy: Slow Their Adoption

In at least two places, Uber has pushed a policy that could give it an advantage over developers of self-driving cars. The company says it’s fighting monopolies.

Aarian Marshall

Self-Driving Cars Are Interfering With First Responders. Feds Aren’t Happy

NHTSA administrator Jonathan Morrison called reports that self-driving cars had driven into emergency scenes and blocked ambulances and firefighters “unacceptable.”

Aarian Marshall

Valvoline Coupons and Promo Codes for 2026

We've gathered all the top Valvoline coupons and promo codes for July 2026, including deals on full synthetic oil changes and other essential maintenance.

Kat Merck

Meet the Battery Startup Taking on China’s Giants

Solid-state batteries are safer and more capable—but harder to mass-produce. They also represent an opportunity for non-Chinese companies to get back in the game.

Zeyi Yang